For full consideration, in addition to applying via careers.umich.edu, please submit one PDF file via email to reginall@umich.edu no later than the closing date listed on umich careers:

1. Cover letter outlining qualifications, specifically listing teaching experience
2. Current CV indicating PhD completion date

3. The names of two faculty members who can provide a recommendation (preferably from supervising the applicant's teaching). 

    

Email the complete PDF file to reginall@umich.edu and indicate 'Marsh Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow' in the subject line.

Selection is expected to be completed by 5/30/26. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The Department of Communication and Media seeks applicants for the Howard R. Marsh Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow.  This is a term-limited position for the period August 25, 2026 - August 24, 2027, composed of both instructional and research components.  The selected candidate will have a 66.67% appointment as a LEO Lecturer I and a 33.33% appointment as a postdoctoral research fellow.

The position requires the following in both the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters:

• Teach 2 three or four-credit undergraduate courses, as assigned by the associate chair for undergraduate studies. This may be an established course or a course of the selected candidate's design.
• Part of the research should be focused on pedagogy and instruction.

The Marsh Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow will have access to department research resources and is encouraged to participate in the intellectual life of the department. Selected candidate is expected to attend course meetings, hold office hours, and handle routine matters related to instruction. 

• To be considered, applicants must have earned a PhD by the start date of the appointment (8/25/26).  

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position.  Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

• Extensive experience as a graduate student instructor (GSI) or teaching assistant (TA) in communication and media
• Breadth of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, including writing-intensive courses 
• A record of excellent teaching
• A doctoral degree in Communication and Media from the University of Michigan within the past two years, and have a record of balancing teaching and research. 
   

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Deadline for applications is May 21, 2026.  The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is no later than 6/1/2026.  The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The selection criteria used for this search will be based on how the applicant's education, teaching experience, research background, and overall qualifications meet the required qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate. 

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.